Vlad Sharuda is the co-founder and Head of Growth at Skrooge AI, a Dubai-based startup combining AI with human accountants to give SMEs the financial clarity that was previously only available to large corporations. In this episode we get into how to spot a bad accountant before they cost you, why most founders have a broken relationship with their numbers, what the UAE's new corporate tax really means, and why they deliberately kept humans at the centre of an AI product. Last Message...

Most parents blame the school system. Most schools blame the parents. My guest today says they're both right and both failing your kids. Hanan Ezzeldin is an education expert and founder of The Family Hub. She's spent over a decade building curriculums, leading workshops, and working directly with families and today she's here to tell you exactly what's going wrong, and what you can actually do about it. In this episode: -We unpack why schools aren’t keeping up with the modern world -The im...

Peter Thomsen is an entrepreneur, investor, and startup coach helping founders navigate the realities of building and backing startups from both sides of the table. With experience spanning company building, venture dynamics, and storytelling, he brings a sharp, practical lens to what it actually takes to grow a business, make the right calls, and survive the inevitable challenges that come with it. In this episode, we unpack when founders should pivot, we explore first-time founder struggle...

Bilal Sabouni is a research and insights leader & Regional Managing Director at Guidepoint, operating at the intersection of data, expertise, and decision-making in today’s intelligence economy. With a career built around connecting organizations to real-world expertise, he brings a unique perspective on how research is evolving in an age shaped by AI, misinformation, and information overload. In this episode, we explore whether research is an art or a science, why AI still falls short o...

Seif El Hakim is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, Founder of The Alpha Group and host of The Alpha Talks Show, one of the region’s top podcasts. A former Mr. Olympia athlete and ex-Regional CMO at Samsung where he led a $3B business portfolio, he is now an eight-figure entrepreneur known for helping leaders and organizations unlock growth, clarity, and impact. In this episode, we explore the journey behind transformation, we dive into why many people struggle to reach their potential, th...

*APOLOGIES TO OUR AUDIENCE FOR THE AUDIO WE RAN INTO SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES* Issam Alnaqar is a consulting veteran and is the Managing Director at Accenture. He brings over 15 years of experience as a consultant, traveling across the world and managing global teams to break down what consulting really is. In this episode we dive into the biggest misconceptions, the skills and mindset required for a successful career in the field and how consulting shapes leaders who know how to think, a...

Westley Harnett is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, coach & Founder of Satoris. He brings over 25 years of experience scaling businesses and is now on a mission with this coaching to provide people with the direction and tools they need to find their purpose, generate more clarity and grow through consistent, persistent and positive thoughts and action. In this episode, we talk about everything from regrets and resilience, to values, fatherhood, and the cost of building a business that fee...

Lucas Poelman is a former pro tennis player turned tech founder who’s on a mission to reinvent the web. After walking away from the court, he co-founded PeachWeb and launched its latest creation, PeachMagic, a tool that lets anyone build stunning 3D websites in minutes. In this episode, we explore his journey from athlete to innovator, why 3D websites are the future and how his work is shaping the future of online creativity and digital expression. Last Message: "Choose your team wise...

Ajinkya Tanpure is a mechanical engineer turned venture capitalist turned fintech founder. He is the Founder & CEO of Crossval on a mission to eliminate the pain of accounting with automation, AI, and smart financial workflows. In this episode, we talk about his leap from engineering to finance, the realities of the founder-to-CEO journey, and why good communication, clear positioning, and tracking what matters can make or break your startup. Last Message: "Being successful is abou...

Samar Singh Jodha is a photographer, installation artist, mentor, speaker & publisher who, over the last 25 years, has been using photography, film and public art projects across the world to address various issues such as community development and conservation. In this episode we deep dive the world of art, creativity & discover the secret to fueling your passion. Last Message: "How will you use your privilege for good?" 0:00 Intro 3:06 Samar’s background 13:26 How would you define...